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  • Rocher Des Doms

    #1 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 7682 times in trip plans

    rocher des doms

    Garden, Park, Walking Area, Tourist Center, Family And Kids

    Montee du Moulin off pl. du Palais, Avignon,France

    N/A 24-hrs
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    Located in the foot of Rhone, Rocher des Doms directly faces Villeneuve-lez-Avignon. The garden was laid out in 1830 and was huge enough to hide a reservoir which once supplied water to the city. It is known to be the cradle of Avignon and the most delightful thing is the panoramic view that the visitors wouldn’t want to miss out on. Ideal fo...
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  • Pope's Palace

    #2 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 7921 times in trip plans

    pope's palace

    Historical Site, Palace, Family And Kids, Architecture , Nature, Heritage Buildi...

    Place du Palais des Papes, 84000, Avignon

    N/A 09:00 am - 07:00 pm
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    This historical palace at Avignon and is one of the biggest and vital medieval Gothic Buildings in Europe. A UNESCO world heritage site, it was the residence of Western Christianity during the 14th century. It was originally made up of two buildings, the Palais of Benedict XII and new Palais of Clement VI. It portrays one if the best Gothic archite...
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  • Musee Du Petit Palais

    #3 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 5431 times in trip plans

    musee du petit palais

    Art Museum, Garden, Historical Site, Palace, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Sp...

    Palais des archeveques, Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France

    6 EUR 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
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    This art museum was built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle. Presently, it also includes the City of Parish Museum of Fine Arts. It is situated on one side of the Grand Palais which was built for the same reason. The museum has an octi-circular courtyard and garden as well. Their columns, grand porch and dome echoing about the Invalides across th...
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  • Avignon Cathedral

    #4 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 7256 times in trip plans

    Avignon Cathedral

    Religious Site, Family And Kids, Tower, Architecture , Cathedral

    Place du Palais, 84000 Avignon, France

    N/A 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
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    This Roman Catholic Church is situated beside the Palais des Papes and it seats the Archbishop. It was in the second half of the 12th century that the cathedral building was built. The bell tower had collapsed in 1405 but was reconstructed again by 1425. The extension of the building was done during 1670 – 1672. The building was left unmainta...
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  • Cinema Utopia

    #5 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 7089 times in trip plans

    cinema utopia

    Bar, Restaurant, Entertainment, Cinema, Family And Kids

    4 Rue des Escaliers Sainte-Anne, 84000 Avignon, France

    7 EUR 24-hrs
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    The Utopia Avignon is present at two locations, Republique and the Manutention, and they run all around the year without a pause. They show about 340 films from countries all over the world and are heard in their original language, along with subtitles. This cinema has about a minimum of 24 screenings per day and is open to all. The visitors can al...
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  • Ile De La Barthelasse

    #6 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 4998 times in trip plans

    ile de la barthelasse

    River, Walking Area, Historical Site, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Architect...

    Avignon, France

    N/A 24-hrs
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    This place in France is all about nature activities for the visitors. They can swim, camp, canoe and horse ride. Its natural beauty claims to give it the name as ‘green lung’ of Avignon. It’s a 5 minute walk, crossing the river shuttle, away from the historic centre and amidst the countryside. The view from here is simply breathta...
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  • Eglise Saint Pierre

    #7 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 4007 times in trip plans

    eglise saint pierre

    Religious Site, Family And Kids, Architecture , Cathedral

    Place Saint-Pierre, Avignon 84000

    N/A 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    Eglise Saint Pierre shows vivid variations of architectural features from three centuries of 14th, 15th and 16th. There was a church named Saint Pierre that dates back to 7th century. It was built along with canons’ building, the cloister, the apse and the bell tower. The chapels at the side were built in 15th century. They exhibit amazing ca...
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  • Street Of Dyers

    #8 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 5427 times in trip plans

    street of dyers

    Landmark, Walking Area, Historical Site, Cafe, Restaurant, Family And Kids

    Avignon, France

    N/A 24-hrs
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    The Rue des Teinturiers is a street paved with stones and is well-known for its picturesque. It begins from the city walls and then follows the Sorgue canal till it connects with Rue des Lices. People enjoy being here the most during summer due to the moderate temperatures. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants that make it a great place to chil...
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  • Epicurium

    #9 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 2455 times in trip plans

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    Educational Site, Tourist Center, Family And Kids, Nature, Exhibition

    100 rue Pierre Bayle, 84916 Avignon, France

    7 EUR 10:00 am - 06:30 pm
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    This permanent exhibition opens a world of different fruits and vegetables for the visitors. The trail will let them see the diversity in vegetation, their origin, growing, and processing and nutrition benefits. Proper guidance is available and those interested can also participate in the workshops organized from time to time.
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  • Place De L'horloge

    #10 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 6147 times in trip plans

    place de l\'horloge

    Cafe, Restaurant, Square, Family And Kids, Architecture , Opera House

    Avignon, France

    N/A 24-hrs
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    The Place de l'Horloge is the Clock Tower Square, and is located amidst the city. There are important buildings situated on the square and that includes Avignon’s 19th century city hall and opera. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars here and the venue is popular for annual events like Festival d’Avignon.
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  • Musee Calvet

    #11 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 2028 times in trip plans

    musee calvet

    Art Museum, Museum, Educational Site, Family And Kids, Archaeological Site , Spe...

    65 rue Joseph Vernet, Avignon, France

    6 EUR 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
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    La Fondation Calvet is the present name of Musee Calvet, an art museum. It is named after Esprit Calvet who bestowed his collection and library here, in 1810. There are several museums with paintings, archaeological pieces, coins, medals and sculptures from medieval times. It also has two libraries. The main building was built in 18th century which...
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  • Foundation Angladon-dubrujeaud

    #12 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 2013 times in trip plans

    foundation angladon-dubrujeaud

    Art Museum, Museum, Historical Site, Architecture , Exhibition

    5 rue Laboureur, 84000 Avignon, France

    7 EUR 01:00 pm - 06:00 pm
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    The Angladon-Dubrujeaud museum includes a collection of work done by renowned artists from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. These have been stored by Jean and Paulette Angladon-Dubrujeaud who were the successors of Jacques Doucet, a Parisian couturier and collector. Their former home was transformed into this museum with all their stored collecti...
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  • Musee Louis Vouland

    #13 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 2226 times in trip plans

    musee louis vouland

    Museum, Outdoors, Garden, Family And Kids, Architecture

    17 Rue Victor Hugo, 84000 Avignon, France

    6 EUR 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
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    The Louis Vouland Museum is situated near the Saint-Dominique gate of the city walls. It is set up on the residence of Villeneuve-Esclapon and had been open to the public since 1982. It has a beautiful garden and it stores famous pieces of decorative arts which were collected during Louis Vouland’s lifetime. There are furniture, ceramics, gol...
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  • Hotel De Ville

    #14 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 2580 times in trip plans

    hotel de ville

    Palace, Square, Family And Kids, Tower, Architecture

    Place de l'Horloge, 84045 Avignon, France

    N/A 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
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    The Avignon City Hall also known as Hotel de Ville stands on the Horloge Square. It is located in the middle of the city. It had been built in 1844 and portrays the typical architectural style of the 19th century. Previously, the gothic cardinal palace was situated here. The clock tower was preserved well and it now emerges above the facade.
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  • Le Palais Royal

    #15 of 28 Things to do in Avignon | Added 2697 times in trip plans

    le palais royal

    Restaurant, Family And Kids

    10 Rue Peyrollerie, 84000 Avignon, France

    N/A 11:00 am - 09:00 pm
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    Le Palais Royal or Royal Palace is a restaurant located in Plaza de le Mirande. The restaurant has a beautiful terrace and is just next to the Roman ruins which were there from the 1st century. The afternoon menu includes appetizer, second and desserts, all for a good value. There are arugula salad with tuna, appetizers which include provincial bir...
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